Autism Support Assistant
Listed on 2026-10-23
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant, Elementary School
Autism Support Assistant
Many children with Autism simply need the right support to unlock their potential. Your patience, understanding, and encouragement could become a key part of their educational journey.
A welcoming school in Sunderland is looking for an Autism Support Assistant to work closely with pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
This role offers the chance to make a lasting difference while developing specialist SEND experience.
Your responsibilities will include:- Supporting pupils with Autism on a 1:1 basis.
- Implementing structured routines and interventions.
- Supporting communication and social interaction skills.
- Working alongside teachers and SENCOs to meet EHCP targets.
- Encouraging independence and confidence throughout the school day.
- Creating a calm, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
- Have experience supporting Autism or other additional needs.
- Are calm, patient, and empathetic.
- Have strong communication skills.
- Can work collaboratively with education professionals.
- Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or are willing to obtain one.
- Competitive weekly PAYE pay.
- Specialist SEND training and development.
- Long-term opportunities with permanent potential.
- Dedicated local consultant support.
- A rewarding role where every day makes a difference.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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